Fine Antique English Dog Oil Painting Dignity & Impudence after Landseer

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Fine Antique English Dog Oil Painting Dignity & Impudence after Landseer:
$342.05

Cathedral Fine Art
\"Dignity and Impudence\"
English School, late 19th century,
oil on canvas, after Sir Edwin Landseer framed measurements: 59cm by 49cmDelightful antique English oil painting on canvas depicting these two characterful dogs in a kennel. The painting is, of course, after the original earlier work by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-1873), which was entitled \"Dignity & Impudence\". Landseer\'s dog paintings are among his most celebrated works and Dignity and Impudence remains the most popular of all. In his painting, Landseer wittily contrasts the scale and character of a bloodhound called Grafton and a West Highland terrier called Scratch. Both dogs belonged to Jacob Bell, who commissioned the picture. The picture\'s composition parodies the Dutch portrait tradition, whereby the subject is framed by a window, with an arm or hand extending over the edge, just as the bloodhound\'s paw hangs over the edge of the kennel. The artist draws attention to the dogs\' \'human\' characteristics: the soulful look and gentle dignity of the bloodhound is contrasted with the mischievous expression of the small terrier. Moreover, the larger dog is painted in smooth, variegated textures, while the smaller dog comes to life with a few jabbing and expressive brushstrokes.Our painting dates to the end of the Victorian era, circa 1890\'s-1900 and is a charming and most delightful version after Landseer. Condition report:
The painting has some condition issues which thank fully only seem worse upon closer scrutiny. Severe cracking to the paint and also bitumen vanish blistering to the surface. Some paint loss in areas and general scruffiness throughout, all of which, it must be said, slightly suits the paintings sitter too! Frame is perid with the painting and just has minor losses. ~Be sure to add Cathedral Fine Art to yourfavourites listFor more paintings, please see ourother items.Cathedral Fine ArtWe are picture dealers and have been since 1989. We have a traditional gallery in the Cotswolds open to the public, as well as offering paintings for sale here on .
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